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The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court

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53:54

Breaking down Detroit Pistons' win over Chicago...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/02/28

Bryce and Omari welcome Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor back to the show. The trio recorded late Tuesday night following the Pistons victory over the Chicago Bulls. The trio break down the recent win, the potential of the Cade Cunningham/Jaden Ivery backcourt, starting rotations and more!Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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70:38

Keith Smith joins again to help continue our Detroit...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/02/19

Friend of the pod and G.O.A.T guest Keith Smith is back this week. After Bryce, Keith and Omari offer a small preview of the upcoming NBA draft, the guys jump right into our regular Pistons coverage including discussing the potential fallout from Isaiah Stewart's physical altercation with Drew Eubanks. Tune in to hear Keith's analysis on the team's roster construction post-deadline, how the team finishes out the rest of the season, and why trading for players may be the new free agency

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70:26

Post NBA trade deadline analysis: What will the...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/02/12

Bryce and Omari track the fall out from the trade deadline this week. The guys talk how the Detroit Pistons have looked in their recent games and break down potential new roles/rotations. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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47:34

Breaking down the deluge of Detroit Pistons trades

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/02/09

Bryce and Omari are back again this week to track the trading frenzy of the Detroit Pistons at the trade deadline. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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65:15

Taking stock of Detroit Pistons and NBA trade...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/02/06

After reviewing one of the more interesting ratings the guys have received on the pod, Bryce and Omar preview how things could shake out with the February 8th NBA trade deadline. What’s the best trade scenario if the team deals out Killian Hayes? What’s the move to make with the team’s veterans on expiring contracts. Should fans expect fireworks from the front office at the trade deadline? Bryce and Omari analyze these trade scenarios and answer live listener questions. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter:

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58:11

Covering sustained improvements on offense, Cade's...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/01/30

After a brief moment to reflect on the unprecedented season of the Detroit Lions, Bryce and Omari jump right back into their regular Pistons coverage including the impact veterans like Monté Morris are having on the court. The guys also cover how Cade looked in his return this past Saturday and how the market is shaping up with the February 8th NBA trade deadline fast approaching. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work

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62:01

Focusing in on Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey and how he...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/01/24

This week, Bryce and Omari talk Cade's expected return and Jaden Ivey's increased role in Cade's absence. The guys also review how an Ivey/Cade combo stacks up and the impact recently traded players Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari are having on the court. "The Pistons Pulse" duo close out the show by answering listener questions. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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68:25

Reacting in real time to Detroit Pistons' trade moves...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/01/15

Bryce and Omari once again welcome NBA cap, free agency expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith back to the show. As the trio recorded live Sunday morning, the entire show outline was thrown out the window as news broke that the Detroit Pistons had made an in-season trade with the Washington Wizards. Listen in to hear how "The Pistons Pulse" crew along with Keith analyzed the deal in real time. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most

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69:36

Reviewing Detroit Pistons 2023 rookies

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/01/09

Bryce and Omari open the pod this week focusing on the offensive and defensive woes plaguing, the team including their miscommunication issues. Later, "The Pistons Pulse" crew take a deep dive and evaluate how the rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser have looked so far in the season.The guys also talk their meetup in Denver and how Bryce has finally seen the light when it comes to Mac and Cheese. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's

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66:12

Evaluating Cade Cunningham's superstar progression;...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/01/03

In our first episode of the new year, Omari joins Bryce from the road in Salt Lake City. The guys walk through the flashes of brilliance and the consistent improvement we've seen from Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. Is he finally blooming into the franchise player fans have been waiting to see? Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari walk us through their New Year's resolutions for the team. The guys break down what they want to see from individual players, management, and this very podcast in

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60:50

We answer listener questions on Detroit Pistons'...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/12/28

In our last episode for 2023, Bryce and Omari, with help from producer Wes, review your questions. What's the deal with the deep contested three-pointer Alec Burks attempted at the end of the Nets game? Is Cade still the player this team should build around? Will the Detroit Lions have more wins than Detroit Pistons? Can the front office be trusted to turn things around? Are there realistic trades out there that could right the team? Will Bryce ever talk about food on the podcast again? Tune in to

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68:59

Takeaways from Detroit Pistons' recent losses and a...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/12/20

As the shadow of the losing streak continues to hang over the team, Bryce and Omari talk what can be gleaned from the Detroit Pistons' recent losses to the Sixers, Bucks, and Hawks. Later in the pod, the guys dive into the hot button storylines, topics, and narratives around the team in another game of "Buy, Sell, or Hold". Bryce and Omari poke the Killian Hayes hornet's nest, analyze Ausar Thompson's career minutes, speculate on what Cade Cunningham would look like on a championship contending

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64:49

Revisiting our New Year's resolutions: What did we...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/12/13

It's a momentous episode for Bryce, Omari, and Wes as we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! After taking some time to reflect, the guys get right down to business reviewing the Pistons' recent matchups against the Grizzlies, Magic and Pacers. Later in the pod, the crew review their Detroit Pistons centric New Year's resolutions for this past year. The guys go over what they wanted to see from individual players and the organization as a whole, including a seemingly prescient take regarding GM

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62:45

We asked our listeners how they would fix Detroit...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/12/05

With team performance severely below expectations this year and fan frustration only growing, Bryce, Omari and Wes put our listeners in the Front Office and asked for their suggestions to fix the team. Should the organization remain patient and not make huge moves? What about potential trade deals for the likes of Zach LaVine or Kyle Kuzma? Is Jaden Ivey the ideal trade piece? Is it time to go for the nuclear option and clear out the entire team and management? The guys take your suggestions and

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63:52

Where do the Detroit Pistons go from here?

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/11/29

As the losses keep piling up, Bryce and Omari open the show by discussing the Detroit Pistons' listless loss to the Washington Wizards which extended their losing streak to 14 games. What is exactly wrong with this team and where do they go from here? How much of the blame, if any, should Cade Cunningham shoulder? And will the Pistons be able to keep experimenting with Beef Stew at the 4? Plus, the guys discuss some of the positive developments from Jaden Ivey. Did Monty Williams' message to Ivey

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60:44

What's going wrong for Detroit Pistons and what's next?

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/11/22

After opening with some lighthearted talk over the best Thanksgiving side dishes, Bryce and Omari contend with the palpable frustration over the Pistons' current losing streak and break down what's not working. How warranted is the continued conversation around the team's injuries? Beyond who's hurt, the guys also examine the continuing issues with turnovers, discipline and struggles with communication. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari break down individual player performances. Follow Bryce on

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64:12

A Detroit Pistons podcast special: The hosts of...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/11/14

Bryce and Omari have a Pistons podcast crossover special as they are joined by Lance Caporossi and Anthony of "Pistons Talk". Together, the guys try to make the most out of the current losing streak and rough start to the season. Can they find some cathartic hope in the conversation? They also talk the issues with floor spacing, if there's too much being placed on Cade's shoulders, and hypothetical lineups. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read

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60:36

The heated conversations around Killian Hayes and...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/11/08

Bryce and Omari are tackling thorny Detroit Pistons player conversations this week. The guys take on the debate around Killian Hayes. His recent offensive flashes of brilliance have been driving the conversation online but can he sustain it? Later, the guys dive into the talk around Jaden Ivey's usage off the bench and whether Ausar Thompson is living up to expectations. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up

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64:13

Shawn Windsor joins to evaluate how Pistons look...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/11/01

This week, Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor and together the trio break down the Detroit Pistons' performance so far. What's are their thoughts on Cade and this starting lineup? Is the team feeling Bojan Bogdanović's absence? The guys walk us through these questions, as well sharing notes on the aggressiveness of the team's shooting, their turnover rate, and how the defense is holding up. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter:

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59:55

A sitdown with Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem;...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/10/24

Omari and Bryce have a special guest this week in Arn Tellem, a former sports agent and vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons. The guys ask Arn's view on where the organization is going, thoughts on Cade's return and talk the patience of the fanbase. Later, Bryce evaluates Omari's major predictions for the season. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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